Status:
RECRUITING
Effect of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Trapezius Muscle Stiffness
Lead Sponsor:
University of Primorska
Conditions:
Muscle Stiffness
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-45 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will examine whether extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) can reduce stiffness in the upper trapezius muscle. Muscle stiffness will be measured using a special ultrasound technique call...
Detailed Description
This interventional study investigates the acute effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) on the mechanical properties of the upper trapezius muscle, with a specific focus on muscle stiffne...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age between 18 and 45 years
- Healthy individuals with no current musculoskeletal or neurological disorders
- No history of neck or shoulder surgery
- Willingness to abstain from vigorous upper-body exercise 24 hours prior to -measurements
Exclusion
- Presence of neck or shoulder pain within the past 3 months
- Diagnosed myofascial pain syndrome or fibromyalgia
- History of cervical spine injury or neurological conditions affecting upper limbs
- Use of analgesic or muscle relaxant medication within 48 hours prior to testing
- Pregnancy
- Contraindications to ESWT (e.g., bleeding disorders, pacemaker, malignancy in treatment area)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 24 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 10 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06934668
Start Date
April 24 2025
End Date
June 10 2025
Last Update
April 25 2025
Active Locations (1)
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University of Primorska, Faculty of Health Sciences, Izola
Izola, Izola, Slovenia, 6310